The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-05-26
HIRAM.

Mr.. Hipsdale has kindly favored US
with four of his series of six lectures,
entitled, "The Title Deeds of Amer
ica." These lectures are historical
Commencing with the first discovery
of North America by John Cabot, and
discuss minutely and exhaustively all
the principal events and peculiar cir
cumstances that have resulted in the
conditions existing at the present day
The struggles and intrigues of Eng
land, France aud Spain for possession.
The ignorance of the three powers re-
garding the extent and resources of
the country. The attempt of England,
seconded by France and Spain. to con-
fine the Colonies to the territory east
Of the Appalachian mountain range !;
the peculiar and apparently trivial
circumstances which caused the fail
ure of the attempt. The disputed
boundaries, &C, are all canvassed in a
highly interesting, entertaining aud
instructive manner. The geography,
and topography, of the country are
fully explained and illustrated, and
above all. the treaty stipulations, which
form one of the most important and
interesting parts of the history of the
United States, are discussed in a man
ner indicating such q profound and
exhaustive search into our history as
challenges the admiration of the hear
er and the wonder that one mind can
accomplish so much in so brief a period
The remaining lectures will be deliv-
cred this week. Lecture associations
that wish to urnish entertainments
on q useful and solid basis, should,
avail themselves of these lectures We
understand that the lectures will be
published sometime In the future.
The N. Y.P.& o R R. is to be double
tracke ed in the near future, from Cleve.
land to Youngstown. This is made
necessary by the increasing business
Of the road. A few days ago a train
just half mile in length passed over
the line from Cleveland east, and List
Saturday q train of IS cars-which is
not an uncommon commencement
through.
The order for the building of the
new depot at Hiram Station has been
issued, but the work will be delayed
until the Co. determine which side the
double track will be placed.
The Eber D. Hinckl ley farm has been
sold to Cyrus Moore and Homer
Hinckley, for the sum of 81, 700. There
are 120 acres in the farm of which Mr..
Moore takes two thirds value, or 70
acres, and Hinckley the balance, AZ
acres.
Mr.. Wait, the popular jeweler, and
family, of Ravenns, were in town last
Saturday. Mr.. Wait contemplates
Offering some of his goods to our peo
pie, at auction, provided the services
Of Bean, the auctioneer, can be obtain
ed in time.
Dave Harrington, of Warren, with a
partner, was in town last week, lock-
ing after the best horses, for the New
York market. 1t goes without saying
that Dave is just as rigid a democrat
as ever. He proposes to nominate and
elect Cleveland next year, and L may
add, he always performs what he
promises.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. G. Newington.
of the Richfield High School, are at
home for a vacation. Prof. Newington
has received call from Colorado, to
superintend an educational institution
at salary of $1,000 year. We under
stand the Prof. will accept the call.
The dog poisoner has been around,
and the number of valuable CANNES is
diminished. Our sympa-
thies are with the dead dogs, and the
owners and proprietors thereof.
Mr.. M. B. Tilden lost a valuable
sucking colt last Saturday. Cause un-
known.
J. G. Ellis sold COW that weighed
i547 lbs. last week-we mean, he sold
the COW last week and, we'll, yes, she
weighed it last week. Il guess am a
little mixed in this matter.
Last fall Mr.. Maxson, the republican
candidate for Prosecuting Attorney,